Blue Cross Step by Step in Drammen offers support and guidance to people who have challenges related to substance abuse. The services are available to anyone who wants information or help, without a referral or decision to become a participant. The organization has three employees and 34 volunteers who help create a supportive environment for the participants.
The focus is on an individual approach, where participants are given the opportunity to set their own goals and activities with the help of supervisors and timers. Blue Cross Step by Step collaborates with local institutions and authorities to ensure a holistic approach to the challenges the participants face. The use of existing activities in public spaces is an important part of the program, which aims to help people who experience exclusion, especially in the areas of substance abuse, crime and mental health.